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Le Ponant, 7 Night The many faces of Cape Verde ex Mindelo (Porto Grande) Sao Vicente, Cape Verde Islands Return

Le Ponant, 7 Night The many faces of Cape Verde ex Mindelo (Porto Grande) Sao Vicente, Cape Verde Islands Return

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7 Night Cruise sailing from Mindelo (Porto Grande) Sao Vicente, Cape Verde Islands onboard Le Ponant

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Le Ponant   (More about the ship)

Departure Date

29 Nov 2025

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    Le Ponant, the first Relais & Châteaux sailing yacht, like the finest travel address on the waters of the world.

    On the Cape Verde Islands, formed from volcanic lava and sculpted by the power of the Atlantic’s waves, you will experience the raw beauty of incomparable nature. There are of course the strains of morna coming from Mindelo. There is the history of a former Portuguese colony that still bears traces of its past and has a geographic situation that has meant many influences for this string of islands. Above all, though, Cape Verde represents an indefinable feeling of freedom. Carried by the wind, Le Ponant will take you into a unexpected world where the elements will imbue you with new emotions.

    Soft music rises from Mindelo, the music of Cesária Évora, “the Barefoot Diva”, who is inextricably linked to her island and her town, where she remains revered. The pastel colours of the façades and the former colonial buildings dot the Cape Verdean towns and villages that you will discover from the sea. In São Nicolau, the steep hillsides soon rise on the horizon, while the deep valleys will welcome you to discover the dragon trees, these ancient trees with a majestic silhouette. Boa Vista offers another face of Cape Verde, with its dunes of fine sand stretching as far as the eye can see, revealing the cerulean blue of the Atlantic. And volcanos are everywhere here, watching over the landscape, their sharp contours unveiling the power of wild nature.

    Wherever you go, you will be captivated by the markets with their bright colours and fragrance-filled stalls. You will explore Praia, the multi-faceted capital of Cape Verde, planted with tamarind and silk trees. In Maio, you will discover an island far removed from the crowds, where the large beaches of white sand gently bathe in crystal-clear waters. The highest island in the archipelago, Fogo, is like a painting featuring a palette of colours, at times emerald, at times grey, revealing old lava flows amidst lush vegetation. You will discover the historic city of São Filipe inexorably turned to the sea.

    Aboard Le Ponant, you will enjoy the privilege of an intimate atmosphere in the hushed comfort of the ship. The changing winds will set the pace of your odyssey, freedom will surge up on the horizon, in the soft calm offered by the interior of PONANT’s emblematic yacht. If you look to the sky, you will perhaps glimpse some of the many bird species that can be found in this piece of land lost in the Atlantic Ocean. You are sure to be surprised by the variety of activities during your trip, from hiking the paths of the archipelago to lazing on the bridge of the ship or on a Cape Verdean beach, to cultural discoveries and the exploration of a fascinating heritage.

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      • Departing:1 Nov 25
      • From:Mindelo (Porto Grande) Sao Vicente, Cape Verde Islands
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      • Departing:15 Nov 25
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      • Departing:29 Nov 25
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